Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helenae
ID:
209359

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.S.Pavlova

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)74: 901 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208688

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Helenae
  • Helenae Locoweed
  • Helenae Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis kawasimaensis Sugaw. [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis helenae (also called Helen's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, and it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock and a height of up to 1 m. It has yellow flowers and compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis helenae has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis helenae has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis helenae is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to grow from seed, and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and poor soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oxytropis helenae

Oxytropis helenae can be found in Central Asia.

Oxytropis helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis helenae?

Oxytropis helenae

What is the common name of Oxytropis helenae?

Helen's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis helenae?

Fabaceae

Species in the Oxytropis genus

Oxytropis sordida, Oxytropis arctica, Oxytropis besseyi, Oxytropis kokrinensis, Oxytropis lagopus, Oxytropis lambertii, Oxytropis oreophila, Oxytropis parryi, Oxytropis podocarpa, Oxytropis sericea, Oxytropis splendens, Oxytropis viscida, Oxytropis mollis, Oxytropis borealis, Oxytropis maydelliana, Oxytropis nigrescens, Oxytropis bellii, Oxytropis amethystea, Oxytropis urumovii, Oxytropis sulphurea, Oxytropis strobilacea, Oxytropis varlakovii, Oxytropis myriophylla, Oxytropis glabra, Oxytropis jordalii, Oxytropis bicolor, Oxytropis ochrocephala, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, Oxytropis turczaninovii, Oxytropis neglecta, Oxytropis lanata, Oxytropis muricata, Oxytropis oxyphylla, Oxytropis sylvatica, Oxytropis admiranda, Oxytropis aellenii, Oxytropis afghanica, Oxytropis asterocarpa, Oxytropis astragaloides, Oxytropis aucheri, Oxytropis baburi, Oxytropis bicornis, Oxytropis binaludensis, Oxytropis boguschii, Oxytropis cabulica, Oxytropis chiliophylla, Oxytropis chionophylla, Oxytropis chitralensis, Oxytropis chrysocarpa, Oxytropis cinerea,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References